Colorful Rajasthan Heritage Trip (IOYO-41)

This 14 days affordable Rajasthan leisure trip offers you heritage & culture. Visit the popular places like Imperial Delhi, Agra of Taj, Jaipur the Pink City, Bikaner and Jaisalmer the desert cities of Rajasthan, Jodhpur the Blue City, Mt Abu with its fabulous Dilwara Temples and Udaipur the City of Lakes in this economical vacation tour itinerary of Rajasthan. One of India's leading travel agents Services International Ltd offers you the best tour package deals for Rajasthan trips. This low budget Rajasthan & Agra travel package is quote popular with overseas tourists. Apart than the places you are visiting, some other recommended cities to visit in this low cost tour of Rajasthan are Mandawa, Pushkar, Rohetgarh, Kumbhalgarh and Bundi.

Day 03 :- Delhi Agra . Morning drive to Agra. Afternoon visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays. Overnight Agra.

Day 04 :- Agra Fatehpur Sikri Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur visiting Fatehpur Sikri enroute. Fatehpur Sikri is 40 kms from Agra and built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces. Afternoon free. Overnight Jaipur.

Day 05 :- Jaipur. Morning visit Amber Fort. Amber Fort was the ancient capital of the State. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors. Afternoon tour of Jaipur. Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink a century ago in honour of a visiting Prince and ever since, it has retained this colour. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old. Visit Maharaja's City Palace, the Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal & through the pink rose residential & business areas. Overnight Jaipur.

Day 06 :- Jaipur Bikaner Drive to Bikaner. Afternoon tour of this desert city. Bikaner is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and a mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh, the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. An enormous arched doorway leads to the Joramal Temple. The royal chapel is Har Mandir where royal weddings and births were once celebrated. Overnight at Bikaner.

Day 07 :- Bikaner Jaisalmer
Drive to Jaisalmer. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight Jaisalmer.

Day 08 :- Jaisalmer
Morning visit Jaisalmer. Visit the Fort, bazzars and the old mansions known as "havelis". People still live in these ancient buildings dating from 12th to 15th century. Every house has exquisite carvings and filigreed work. Afternoon free. Overnight Jaisalmer.

Day 09 :- Jaisalmer Jodhpur
Morning drive to Jodhpur. Afternoon visit the Meharangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone Hill, including Moti-Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing Marble Memorium built in 1899 and the museum located in the Umaid Public Gardens. Overnight Jodhpur.

Day 11 :- Mount Abu
Morning tour of Mount Abu. Visit Dilwara Temples consisting of five Jain Temples built by beginning of the 11th century onwards with intricate ornamental carvings represent the climax in the art of decoration in stone. Visit the Achalgarh Fort famous for its Shiva Temple. Afternoon free. Overnight Mt Abu.

Day 12 :- Mount Abu Ranakpur Udaipur
Morning drive to Udaipur visiting Ranakpur Temples enroute. Ranakpur - 98 kms from Udaipur, the Jain Temples built in the 15th century are situated in the lovely valley of the Aravali. Its surrounding is quiet and picturesque. Ranakpur has grand structures and beautiful sculpture. There are 1444 pillars in the temple and none of them are similar. The magic of light & shade is really awe inspiring. Surya Temple and other Jain Temples are side attractions. Overnight Udaipur .